On November 17th, 2015, the OUIHC women’s executive presented their case to the Women’s Blues Committee in order to upgrade their status from Half Blue to Discretionary Full Blue. Following a presentation and vote by Blues Committee members, the OUIHC women were successful in their bid.
Discretionary Full Blue status now allows the awarding of up to two Full Blues, at the captain’s discretion, for players who compete at varsity, play at least half of their league games, and play to an exemplary standard. The team must also win Varsity and finish in the top two of their division (BUIHA Division 1 Non-Checking) where five or more teams compete.